A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8831342 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93701680 epoch_slot_no: 216880 block_no: 8831165 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 82908 time: 2023-05-28 09:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b6aa7dac87686074080560c8657be2aad6f8dcd6f805ccc4deb8c4fe30d5aaBlock Operator
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